View Alerts and Messages Archive. If you are staying longer than three days, register with the Department of Immigration and Aliens Control at the Ministry of Interior in Juba. Do not work without a work permit or your passport could be temporarily confiscated. The U. Land mines remain a hazard, especially outside of Juba. Violent conflict between government forces and armed opposition groups continues throughout the country.
In July , violent clashes between government and opposition forces broke out in Juba, resulting in the evacuation of U. At the time of the conflict, U. Fighting among ethnic groups is common throughout the country. Due to the high crime threat in Juba, walking movements are restricted; when allowed, they are limited to a small area in the immediate vicinity of the Embassy and must be conducted in groups of two or more during daylight hours.
Criminals target people who are walking, traveling alone or in small groups, especially at night. Criminals frequently wear security service uniforms, carry military weapons, and use the ruse of security check points or official business to stop individuals or gain access to compounds. Outside Juba , road ambushes and roadside crime are common and often involve violence.
Violent crimes murder, armed robbery, home invasions, cattle raiding, kidnapping and non-violent petty theft and fraud are pervasive. Tourists are considered to be participating in activities at their own risk. Emergency response and subsequent appropriate medical treatment is not available in-country. See our webpage for more information on insurance providers for overseas coverage. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned. Furthermore, some laws are also prosecutable in the U.
Security forces often operate outside civilian control and do not always follow laws governing due process and treatment of detainees.
